Finance Manager

Kenna Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenna Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Finance Manager for a fast-growing commercial offices fit-out and refurbishment contractor in the City of London. The role takes full ownership of the finance function and supports cash flow management and financial reporting.

The candidate will review payments, manage CIS deductions, maintain ledgers, and assist in monthly management accounts while ensuring compliance with tax legislation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role, preferably within construction or subcontractor-heavy industries.
• Demonstrable understanding of CIS and Domestic Reverse Charge procedures.
• Experience with creditor and debtor management.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payment batches, ensuring accuracy and appropriate application of CIS deductions and Domestic Reverse Charge where relevant.
• Update daily cash flow with subcontractor certificate values.
• Verify new subcontractor and ganger information, ensuring CIS tax status is accurate.
• Manage creditors and debtors to support effective cash flow management.
• Allocate all payments appropriately and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Provide subcontractors with remittance advices and purchase certificates.
• Review and approve monthly staff expenses.
• Support the production of monthly management accounts.
• Maintain a structured and compliant filing system.
• Plan and execute effective, organised work schedules.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Finance.
• Contribute to departmental development through recommending and maintaining financial policies and processes.
• Stay informed on changes in tax legislation relevant to the business.

Skills

CIS tax procedures

Cash flow management

Accounts payable/receivable

Job description

Our Client are a fast growing, Commercial Offices Fit Out & Refurbishment specialist contractor based in the City of London. They have an excellent board of directors who have 20+ years experience within the London market. To support their continued expansion, they are looking for a Finance Manager to take full ownership of their finance function.

Overview:

To ensure all financial liabilities are accurately recorded and managed in line with established policies and processes, contributing to effective cash flow management and reliable financial reporting. The role also plays a critical part in maintaining strong relationships with the supply chain to protect the company's creditworthiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and process payment batches, ensuring accuracy and appropriate application of CIS deductions and Domestic Reverse Charge where relevant.
• Update daily cash flow with subcontractor certificate values.
• Verify new subcontractor and ganger information, ensuring CIS tax status is accurate.
• Manage creditors and debtors to support effective cash flow management.
• Allocate all payments appropriately and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Provide subcontractors with remittance advices and purchase certificates.
• Review and approve monthly staff expenses.
• Support the production of monthly management accounts.
• Maintain a structured and compliant filing system.
• Plan and execute effective, organised work schedules.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Finance.
• Contribute to departmental development through recommending and maintaining financial policies and processes.
• Stay informed on changes in tax legislation relevant to the business.

KEY EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• Subcontractors and gangers
• Suppliers and external service providers
• HMRC (in relation to tax compliance and CIS matters)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role, preferably within construction or subcontractor-heavy industries.
• Demonstrable understanding of CIS and Domestic Reverse Charge procedures.
• Experience with creditor and debtor management.